Lanquin and Semuc Champey – Guatemala’s most amazing natural wonder We had spent the morning 2 days earlier – fairly stress-free – getting back from Xocomil Water Park and then arriving back for our last 2 nights once again in our favorite room in Yellow House Hostel in Antigua. Saturday morning was hectic with […]
Lake Atitlan Guatemala by boat, and a weaving lesson too. A day trip around Lake Atitlan with a weaving lesson in San Juan. This morning we regrettably pack our bags and leave one of our favorite places we have stayed so far – Hotel Bambu. The kind owner drops us down to the pier where […]
Santiago Lake Atitlan Guatemala – culture and tradition We woke in the serenity of the beautiful gardens of Bambu Hotel, on the shore of Lake Atitlan. Surrounded by volcanoes, and green rolling hills with the mirror stillness of the lake in front. As I sat out with my morning coffee, I felt the peace of […]
Chichinango Markets Guatemala and where to find a bargain Chichinango markets are by far the most famous markets in Guatemala and are open only on Thursdays and Sundays. To get there, you can take a bus or private shuttle from Antigua. This shuttle stops at a cute mountains-side café for a morning hot chocolate or […]
Antigua Guatemala The gem of colonial history Antigua is known as the gem of Guatemala. Steeped in Mayan history, you can wander the cobblestone streets, or wander up to the vantage points on the hillsides. Arriving in Antigua after a really stressful and long day, really took its toll on me. I spent 2 days, […]
Earth Lodge – A night sleeping in a Tree House Hostel or Hotel Name: Earth Lodge Location: Foothills of Antigua, Guatemala – refer to the website for details Telephone: (+502) 5664-0713 | 4980-2564 email: earthlodge@gmail.com Website: http://earthlodgeguatemala.com Date stayed: November 2013 Breakfast: Not included but available till 2 p.m. Bar: Yes Kitchen: Meals are available to purchase and are eaten […]
Earth Lodge Antigua Guatemala Our first night in a Canopy Cabin in an Avocado Plantation A series of cracks, like fireworks going off, woke me this a.m. Unable to see through the canopy of trees, I raced down the path for a better look. Darn. Too many trees. I could see volcanoes but I was […]
Toasting marshmallows on Pacaya Volcano We have been staying in Antigua for over a week already. There is so much to do. We could stay for a month! But so far we have not yet managed to see an active volcano in Central or South America. There is always a reason we don’t get there. […]
All Saints Day 2nd November, Antigua Guatemala The first weekend in November for the last 68 years, and following the Mayan Day of the Dead, comes the turn for the Spanish Catholics. We heard about this only on the day, so we grabbed two tuk-tuks and went with our friends to wait near Esceula de […]
Cooking classes – making Chuchitas in Antigua Guatemala We have signed up for a cooking class. We figured it might be fun for the kids to be hands-on, but it was more of a demonstration for the first part. Mary only speaks Spanish, so we had Ismael interpret for us. She took a variety of peppers […]
Kite Festival of Sumpango Sacatepéquez, Antigua Guatemala Day of the Dead We are in a group on Facebook that is for Families that permanently travel, or who spend much of their time traveling and living overseas. One of the lovely members is currently based in Guatemala and has organized all the people passing through this […]
Halloween for an Australian in Antigua, Guatemala Being part of a great group on Facebook for traveling families has meant we have been invited to join the local festivities for Halloween. Last year we were in LA, and as Australians were Halloween is no big deal, this will be interesting. The ex-pat community seems strong […]
